Mie Goreng Arancini with Sambal Aioli

Crispy, savory arancini packed with the flavors of Indonesian Mie Goreng, served with a spicy sambal aioli. A fun and delicious twist on a classic comfort food!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

625 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.29/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Asian

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

200gDried Egg Noodles(Can use instant noodle blocks (discard seasoning packet) or fresh noodles.)

£0.75

2tbspVegetable Oil(For stir-frying)

£0.05

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1mediumShallot(Minced)

£0.25

0.5mediumCarrot(Thinly sliced or julienned)

£0.10

1cupCabbage(Shredded)

£0.30

2stalksGreen Onion(Chopped)

£0.20

1Egg(Lightly scrambled)

£0.75

3tbspSweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)(Adjust to taste)

£0.30

1tbspSoy Sauce(Adjust to taste)

£0.30

1tspOyster Sauce(Omit for vegetarian version. Substitute with mushroom sauce or extra soy sauce.)

£0.10

0.3tspGround White Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

to tasteSalt(To taste)

1cupPanko Breadcrumbs

£0.60

0.5cupAll-Purpose Flour

£0.10

2Eggs(Lightly beaten, for breading)

£0.50

For fryingVegetable Oil

£0.05

0.5cupMayonnaise(For aioli)

£0.40

1tspSambal Oelek(Or to taste, for aioli)

£0.15

1tspLime Juice(For aioli)

£0.10

Total Cost

£5.15

£1.29 per serving

Instructions

1.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
2.
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3.
Add carrot and cabbage and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
4.
Add the cooked noodles, sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and white pepper. Stir-fry until well combined and heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
5.
Push the noodles to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten egg. Scramble the egg until cooked, then mix it with the noodles.
6.
Stir in the green onion. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
7.
Once cooled enough to handle, form the mie goreng mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
8.
Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
9.
Roll each mie goreng ball in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
10.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
11.
Carefully drop the arancini into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
12.
Remove the arancini with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
13.
To make the sambal aioli, combine mayonnaise, sambal oelek, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix well.
14.
Serve the Mie Goreng Arancini hot with the sambal aioli for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (220g)

625 kcal / 2615 kJ

Carbs

61g

23% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

19g

38% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

1050 mg

46% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure the noodles are well drained to prevent the arancini from being soggy.

For a spicier kick, add more sambal oelek to the aioli or include a pinch of chili flakes in the mie goreng mixture.

The arancini can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Fry just before serving for best results.

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water to cook the noodles.

Serve with a sprinkle of fried shallots for added texture and flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot

Large Skillet

Mixing Bowls

Deep Fryer or Large Pot

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

Make sure the noodles are well drained to prevent the arancini from being soggy.

For a spicier kick, add more sambal oelek to the aioli or include a pinch of chili flakes in the mie goreng mixture.

The arancini can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Fry just before serving for best results.

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water to cook the noodles.

Serve with a sprinkle of fried shallots for added texture and flavor.

Mie Goreng Arancini with Sambal Aioli

Ingredients

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